What You Need to Know If Your Cat Has Diabetes Mellitus

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What is Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes mellitus is a disease of the pancreas, a small organ located near the stomach. The pancreas has two different types of cells that have very different functions. One group of cells produces the enzymes necessary for proper digestion. The other group, called beta cells, produces the hormone insulin, which regulates…

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Spring Is Here and so Are the Fleas and Ticks!

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Spring Is Here and so Are the Fleas and Ticks! Spring is here, the weather is nice, the flowers are blooming but it also means that the fleas and ticks are also here! Fleas and ticks may be small, but these two tiny creatures have at least one thing in common—they are both parasites that…

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Pet Poison Prevention Month

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Pet Poison Prevention Month March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month. It’s a good time for veterinary professionals to educate their clients on the dangers of accidental pet poisonings and how to prevent them. Awareness is the key to preventing poisoning emergencies and with these tips you can keep your pet safe and avoid a…

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How Often Should I Walk My Dog?

How Often Should I Walk My Dog? No matter your dog’s size, senior or puppy, big or small, the animal needs routine physical activity. Exercise is a great way to keep your dog in good shape, both mentally and physically. But how often should you walk your dog? Well, if you’re wondering how many times…

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Ear Infections in Dogs (Otitis Externa)

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What is Otitis Externa? Otitis is a term that describes inflammation of the ear. Inflammation can affect both the skin of the ear flap (pinna) and also the skin lining the ear canals. The ear canals of dogs and cats are open to the outside world at the base of the ear flaps, and are…

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Holiday Pet Safety

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Tis the season for decorated Christmas trees, twinkling lights, lots of presents, and festive food. Find out how to safely include your pet in the festivities, and see which hazards you need to watch out for. Avoid Holiday Food Dangers Special Treats Looking to stuff your pet’s stockings? Stick with chew toys that are basically…

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November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month

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November is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month — a month dedicated to helping older pets find loving forever homes. If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged-friend to your family, consider opening your home and your heart to an older dog or cat in need. While small kittens and puppies may be cute, older…

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Pheromones for Our Pets

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Pets, like humans, can get stressed out. Things like new homes, visitors, thunderstorms, or separation anxiety can be major stressors for cats and dogs alike. Stressors like this can trigger destructive or bothersome behaviors like urinating in the house, excessive vocalizing, trembling, panting, or chewing. There are a number of ways to address anxiety in…

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Is it time to Change My Dogs Food?

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Eating the right foods can actually go a long way to resolving or managing health issues. Although we wouldn’t recommend skipping a visit to the vet in favor of a sudden change in diet, certain health factors can and should influence what food your dog eats. Diet and Life Stage Dogs’ nutritional needs evolve as…

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Benefits of Microchips for Pets

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Microchips not only help people find their lost pets, but they have also helped shelters return animals to their rightful owners more quickly. In addition to providing relief for the pet owner, locating owners more efficiently helps the shelter prevent overcrowding and reduce stress levels for all the animals. What is a microchip? A microchip…

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